Critically Analyze the Evidentiary Value of Dying Declaration in India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.69974/glskalp.03.04.20Keywords:
Dying Declaration, Evidence Act, Critical Analysis, Sister Jurisdictions, Types of Dying DeclarationAbstract
The dying declaration has now become an important part of the law for centuries. Its usages could be seen in almost all matters ranging from criminal to civil issues as well. Furthermore, nowadays the cinematographic representative of the same presents a completely different aspect of a dying declaration than the one in reality. Under Indian Law, Section 32 (1) of the Indian Evidence Act. is answerable to all the different aspects and situations for a dying declaration. Numerous experts of dying declarations, which are in practice but not expressly in the law are also there, such as the various methods of dying declarations, etc. Therefore, in light of this, the present article shall aim to analyze the dying declaration. The article shall analyze the concept of the dying declaration itself, the definition & the underlying concept of the dying declaration. Critical analysis with a specific focus on the pros & cons of the dying declaration shall also be made. Concluding a cross-analysis with other sister common law jurisdictions and suggestions & recommendations shall be provided.
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